Ryan Hafer is a sculptor and metalsmith based on the eastern shores of Lake Michigan. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture and a deep background in art history, Ryan’s creative foundation spans over 22 years.
Ryan realizing that while tools can be misplaced, the drive to create never is. His studio is now a blend of capability and tradition. While equipped with 3D printers, and flatbed and rotary laser burner, Ryan maintains that the best tools are often the oldest. He leverages modern technology as a resource for planning and precision, but consciously removes it from the final work. Whether firing a portable foundry or shaping metal, he ensures that the finished piece is defined not by a machine, but by human hands.
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